Clash Royale: Best Rune Giant Decks

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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). A free Rune Giant is available via a limited-time in-game shop offer, valid until January 17th, 2025. After this date, it can only be obtained from chests or the shop.

This guide explores the Rune Giant's strategic uses and presents effective deck compositions.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is an Epic card targeting enemy Towers and defensive buildings. At tournament level, it boasts 2803 Hitpoints and medium movement speed, dealing 120 damage to buildings – more than an Ice Golem, but less than a Giant.

Its key feature isn't its tanking, but its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, granting them bonus damage on every third hit. This buffing ability makes it exceptionally potent in specific deck combinations.

Costing only four elixir, the Rune Giant cycles easily. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower troops benefit from strategic deployment. The provided video showcases a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound.

However, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to function as a solo win condition like the Golem. It excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while supporting other units during pushes.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are some top-performing Rune Giant decks:

• Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
• Battle Ram 3M
• Hog EQ Firecracker

Details on each deck follow.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While Goblin Giant decks often feature Sparky, this variant uses the Cannon Cart alongside the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Goblin Giant 6 Evo Bats 2 Rage 2 Arrows 3 Rune Giant 4 Lumberjack 4 Cannon Cart 5 Elixir Collector 6

This beatdown deck boasts strong defense against various strategies. The Rune Giant buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including Spear Goblins), enabling significant tower damage. The Elixir Collector fuels consistent pushes, while the Lumberjack and Rage provide additional offensive boosts. However, its lack of dedicated air defense makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

This deck revitalizes the Three Musketeers, using them in a Pekka Bridge Spam style.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Zap 2 Evo Battle Ram 4 Bandit 3 Royal Ghost 3 Hunter 4 Rune Giant 4 Elixir Collector 6 Three Musketeers 9

Early game pressure comes from the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. The Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage for the Double Elixir phase. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed for maximum impact. Defense relies on the Rune Giant and Hunter combo, with the Evo Zap supporting Battle Ram pushes. This deck employs the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

This is a top-tier Hog Rider deck enhanced by the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Skeletons 1 Evo Firecracker 3 Ice Spirit 1 The Log 2 Earthquake 3 Cannon 3 Rune Giant 4 Hog Rider 4

Gameplay mirrors the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner with the Rune Giant. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts the Firecracker's damage. The Earthquake provides substantial late-game tower damage, and Evo Skeletons handle defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces strategic depth to Clash Royale, encouraging experimentation with unique card combinations. These decks offer a starting point; personalize them to optimize your playstyle.